Nothing is like starting the new year with warmth and comfort. We have found five books like a warm blanket, promising an easy beginning to the new year. These stories are here to give you a safe book-reading break and will make the first days of 2024 feel like a warm hug. So, grab a warm drink and get to your favorite reading place. Let us delve into the relaxing world of these five cozy books! 

Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in The Woods by Takuto Kashiki

The story happens in a small world where two tiny main characters, Hakumei and Mikochi, live deep inside the woods. Even though they are small, the two go on huge adventures. They explore their natural area carefully.

The manga shows a plain and happy life very well. It tells the everyday adventures of Hakumei and Mikochi. The story focuses on the pair's cleverness and strength as they deal with their reduced-size problems. The show brings people to a funny world where the small things of everyday life are the most important. 

Takuto Kashiki's drawings make the story more fun. They show lovely pictures of beautiful places and kind people in a small world. 'Hakumei & Mikochi' gives readers a nice and enjoyable trip into a world where ordinary things become special. It makes the tiny pleasures of life important in every part of it.

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

'Bookshops & Bonedust' follows Viv, a wounded soldier of fortune recovering in a quiet beach town. Unexpectedly, she finds solace in a struggling bookshop and its unconventional owner. As Viv navigates this new, unexpected chapter, the story unfolds with elements of high fantasy, first loves, and the charm of secondhand books. The trip brings interesting people together, like a sneaky traveler and an attitude-filled gnome. It also adds a summer romance to the mix. The book has adventure, but it is more about the small pleasures in life. It gives people a nice break from real-world problems. 

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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Viv decides to quit being a warrior after being in many fights. Her dream is to open the first coffee shop in our city. However, she still has problems to handle - old and new. One is the city not knowing much about coffee yet. Viv needs help to make her plans work. On her trip, she meets friends who come together because of magic, cookies, and freshly made coffee. As they follow a new trail, these links could grow into working together, becoming family, and something deeper than Viv ever thought possible. 'Legends & Lattes' gives you a break from big fights, showing a soft and warm fantasy. It is perfect to read when we want comfort. 

Little Women  by Louisa May Alcott

The story is about the four March sisters - grown-up Meg, sporty Jo, shy Beth, and clever Amy. With their father away at war and their mother working, the sisters must depend on each other. They work out their differences as they play games, create secret clubs, and celebrate holidays, wondering if their father will come home safely.  

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

'All Creatures Great and Small' by James Herriot talks about his life as a young vet in Yorkshire Dales. The book shows the struggles and happiness of a veterinarian, from the gut-wrenching scene of a visit to an old man's very sick dog to funny meetings with fussy pets. Herriot's storytelling mixes humor, care, and love for animals. It shows people what his job is about in different ways that are very satisfying. 

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